Dallas Cowboys beat New York Giants, 24–17

The Cowboys closed as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 37% chance.

It was the 3rd-biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2012 Week 1, and the 44th-biggest of the 2012 season. Dallas Cowboys pulled off 1 other upset in 2012.

Other NFL upsets in 2012 Week 1

1. Washington Commanders 40, New Orleans Saints 32

   9.5-point underdog23% to winRecap
   Upset size9.5
2. San Francisco 49ers 30, Green Bay Packers 22

   6-point underdog30% to winRecap
   Upset size6

Dallas Cowboys’ other 2012 upsets

1. Dallas Cowboys 20, Cincinnati Bengals 19

   Week 143.5-point underdog37% to winRecap
   Upset size3.5

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